UCS Community Education

This camp utilizes over $70,000 in all new weight room equipment from Rogue Fitness & Rogers Athletic, along with a newly renovated Indoor Athletic Training Center. The sessions are directed by Matthew Browe and Christina Johnson, Head and Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coaches at Henry Ford II High School. This camp will focus on foundational strength training, fundamental movements, proper warm up and mobility that will lead athletes to achieve success throughout their High School careers.

Choose electric or acoustic guitar and have fun learning the basics. You might be the next Guitar Hero! Class covers the fundamentals of chords and melody. Guitar rentals are available for the eight week class or you can bring your own. $14.99 plus tax book fee is due at first session, payment will be made at the studio.

Have you dreamed of playing the piano, but didn't believe that you could? Fulfill your life-long musical dreams with Recreational Music Making in our "stress-free" piano lab. Play the piano on your first lesson. You can do this! $24.95 plus tax book fee due the first class, payment will be taken at the Studio.

Enjoy a competitive weekly basketball outing promoting good sportsmanship and healthy competition amongst friends. Scorekeepers and officials are the players themselves. The league is friendly environment of all skill sets.

If you like to dance, high energy and get jiggy with it, this class is for you! The first 30 minutes we work on the upper body muscles, waist, sit-ups, lower leg muscles, triceps, biceps and other major areas. Light hand weights are optional. The other 30 minutes we will dance to fun jazzy steps to get you hooping and hollering while listening to today's music. Bring a workout mat, wear comfortable clothing and supportive shoes. Instructor - R. Yee.

Learning Spanish is as easy as uno, dos, tres! Current research has found a positive link between learning a second language and cognitive and academic ability. In addition to developing a lifelong skill to communicate with people from other countries and backgrounds, other benefits include improved overall school performance and higher problem-solving skills. In Afterschool Amigos Spanish club, children will learn numbers, colors, shapes, greetings, days of the week and more. We will be singing, clapping, and counting our way towards learning the Spanish language. No previous knowledge of Spanish is necessary.

Basketball Skills Camp by CHAMP Camps is a 3-session camp for girls and boys designed to introduce, reinforce, and enhance age-appropriate basketball skills. This is a non-contact camp, and all sessions will be indoors. Wear workout clothes and gym shoes. This camp is taught by Gary Chapp. Gary has taught elementary physical education in Utica Community Schools for 25 years and has coached 55+ different seasons in his 25 years as a coach in youth, junior high, and high school athletics. Skills and concepts being taught include: dribbling; bounce pass; chest pass; receiving passes; set/jump shot; layups; pivoting; basic offensive concepts like moving without the ball, head fakes, & ball fakes; basic defensive strategies; rebounding & more. Campers can also expect skill-based games or contests during the camp.

Basketball Skills Camp by CHAMP Camps is a 3-session camp for girls and boys designed to introduce, reinforce, and enhance age-appropriate basketball skills. This is a non-contact camp, and all sessions will be indoors. Wear workout clothes and gym shoes. This camp is taught by Gary Chapp. Gary has taught elementary physical education in Utica Community Schools for 25 years and has coached 55+ different seasons in his 25 years as a coach in youth, junior high, and high school athletics. Skills and concepts being taught include: dribbling; bounce pass; chest pass; receiving passes; set/jump shot; layups; pivoting; basic offensive concepts like moving without the ball, head fakes, & ball fakes; basic defensive strategies; rebounding & more. Campers can also expect skill-based games or contests during the camp.

Basketball Skills Camp by CHAMP Camps is a 3-session camp for girls and boys designed to introduce, reinforce, and enhance age-appropriate basketball skills. This is a non-contact camp, and all sessions will be indoors. Wear workout clothes and gym shoes. This camp is taught by Gary Chapp. Gary has taught elementary physical education in Utica Community Schools for 25 years and has coached 55+ different seasons in his 25 years as a coach in youth, junior high, and high school athletics. Skills and concepts being taught include: dribbling; bounce pass; chest pass; receiving passes; set/jump shot; layups; pivoting; basic offensive concepts like moving without the ball, head fakes, & ball fakes; basic defensive strategies; rebounding & more. Campers can also expect skill-based games or contests during the camp.

Develop your child's intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess has been proven to enhance children's motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.

Kids embark on an exciting around-the-world adventure, exploring distant lands and their people. They experiment with Crayola® products and try art techniques from local artists, creating locally-inspired masterpieces like vibrant alebrijes from Mexico, Polynesian tiki masks, Chinese rattle drums, and African mud art — all to take home and share! Note: Explorers and Globetrotters after-school programs are independent of each other, kids can participate in either or both without needing to complete one to join the other.

Kids embark on an exciting journey to distant lands, discovering unique societies and meeting the people who call them home. They’ll explore time-honored art techniques and, using Crayola® materials, create stunning masterpieces like Aboriginal dot art from Australia, European block prints, Pakistani truck art, and Russian jeweled eggs — all to take home and build their own art gallery! Note: Globetrotters and Explorers after-school programs are independent of each other, kids can participate in either or both without needing to complete one to join the other.

From sea creatures of the deep to phoenixes in the sky, every society has its legends and lore. We’ll tell their stories through paintings, sculptures and other works of art. These tales may inspire awe, curiosity or surprise, but they all inspire our imaginations! Kids experiment with different art techniques using Crayola® supplies to bring their ideas to life. Each class is all about designing a one-of-a-kind mythical creature. Parts 1 and 2 of the after-school program independent of each other, kids can participate in either or both without needing to complete one to join the other.

From sea creatures of the deep to phoenixes in the sky, every society has its legends and lore. We’ll tell their stories through paintings, sculptures and other works of art. These tales may inspire awe, curiosity or surprise, but they all inspire our imaginations! Kids experiment with different art techniques using Crayola® supplies to bring their ideas to life. Each class is all about designing a one-of-a-kind mythical creature. Parts 1 and 2 of the after-school program independent of each other, kids can participate in either or both without needing to complete one to join the other.

Kids learn about amazing animals and find out how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. They have fun experimenting with a variety of art techniques and use Crayola® art materials to create polar bear sculptures, frog paintings, design their own three-dimensional patterned snake, and ink diffusion jellyfish! Note: The Eco Heroes and Animal Rescuers after-school programs are independent of each other, kids can participate in either or both without needing to complete one to join the other.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” - Albert Einstein The Creative Writing Club, brought to you by Afterschool Enrichment Solutions, is designed to ignite the imaginations of young writers, foster their love for language, and cultivate their creative expression. Through exploration of classic literature, inspiring writing exercises, creative language games and collaboration, students will explore different genres, learn and practice grammatical concepts, develop their writing skills, and build confidence in their ability to communicate effectively.

Future Athletes Academy is BRAND NEW and ONE OF A KIND. This class is what to do before official teams and/or activities start for your child. This class is offered for current kindergarten and 1st grade students for the 2024-25 school year. The premise of Future Athletes Academy is to give boys and girls an opportunity to learn and develop skills, strength, agility, and coordination (and more!) in a fun and rewarding environment. Future Athletes Academy is taught by Gary Chapp. Gary has taught elementary physical education in Utica Community Schools for 25 years and has coached 55+ different seasons in his 25 years as a coach in youth, junior high, and high school athletics. Future Athletes Academy is not specific to one, single sport. Instead, this class is designed to teach and develop skills and concepts that translate to most sports and activities - it’s like a head start for your “Future Athlete”. Because children inherently enjoy physical activity and challenges, this class is also perfect for just about any student this age. Skills and concepts being taught include: movement; agility; strength; hand-eye coordination; balance; throwing; tossing; rolling; tracking; catching; soccer dribbling and kicking; basketball dribbling and shooting; hand striking; striking with equipment; teamwork; sportsmanship; personal best; and more! With so much to cover, Future Athletes Academy is divided into 3 sessions throughout the school year – Fall, Winter, and Spring. Each session will follow a similar format but will include different learning opportunities. Wear workout clothes and gym shoes.

Future Athletes Academy is BRAND NEW and ONE OF A KIND. This class is what to do before official teams and/or activities start for your child. This class is offered for current kindergarten and 1st grade students for the 2024-25 school year. The premise of Future Athletes Academy is to give boys and girls an opportunity to learn and develop skills, strength, agility, and coordination (and more!) in a fun and rewarding environment. Future Athletes Academy is taught by Gary Chapp. Gary has taught elementary physical education in Utica Community Schools for 25 years and has coached 55+ different seasons in his 25 years as a coach in youth, junior high, and high school athletics. Future Athletes Academy is not specific to one, single sport. Instead, this class is designed to teach and develop skills and concepts that translate to most sports and activities - it’s like a head start for your “Future Athlete”. Because children inherently enjoy physical activity and challenges, this class is also perfect for just about any student this age. Skills and concepts being taught include: movement; agility; strength; hand-eye coordination; balance; throwing; tossing; rolling; tracking; catching; soccer dribbling and kicking; basketball dribbling and shooting; hand striking; striking with equipment; teamwork; sportsmanship; personal best; and more! With so much to cover, Future Athletes Academy is divided into 3 sessions throughout the school year – Fall, Winter, and Spring. Each session will follow a similar format but will include different learning opportunities. Wear workout clothes and gym shoes.

Are you the next "American Idol"? Come and find out. Learn the fundamentals of good vocal technique. This music program requires no previous musical knowledge. $26.00 plus tax book fee due at first session, payment will be made at the studio.